The Greatest Summer Ever: Our Mission of Love

Good morning, Rapha family! We’re diving deeper into our series, “The Greatest Summer Ever,”

and today, we’re unpacking what it means to truly love God and love people.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to live out our mission: Love God. Love People. Do Good.

Sounds simple, right? But let’s be real—sometimes we complicate it. We create our own plans

and forget to ask God what His mission is for us.

In Matthew 22:36-40, Jesus is asked about the greatest commandment, and He doesn’t

hesitate. He sums it all up: Love God with everything you have and love your neighbor as

yourself. Simple yet profound!

But here's the catch: we often add qualifiers. We think, “I’ll love you if…” or “You need to change

first.” That’s not how Jesus operates. He invites us to love without strings attached, embracing

others just as they are.

So, how do we live this out? Start by being present with God. Connect with Him intimately,

whether through prayer, worship, or simply being in nature. Then, extend that love to those

around you. Who in your life needs a kind word or a listening ear?

Remember, love is a choice. This week, let’s challenge ourselves to love God wholeheartedly

and reach out to those who need it most—without judgment or expectation.

As we embark on this journey of love, let’s ask ourselves: "Yeshua, who are You calling me to

love today?"

What are your thoughts?